Napoli ready to give all against Liverpool FC

NAPOLI coach Walter Mazzarri, like his opposite number tomorrow Roy Hodgson, accepts his priority has to be domestic form but that will not stop his side seeking to gain a significant Europa League advantage.

NAPOLI coach Walter Mazzarri, like his opposite number tomorrow Roy Hodgson, accepts his priority has to be domestic form but that will not stop his side seeking to gain a significant Europa League advantage.

The Italian club host Liverpool at the Stadio San Paolo hoping to take a big step towards qualification from Group K.

Their form this season has been encouraging – they are currently fourth in Serie A – and considerably better than Liverpool’s, who have slipped to second-bottom of the Premier League.

Liverpool’s form in Europe has been much better, with five wins and a draw through both qualifying and the group stage so far.

Napoli, like their opponents, are trying to recapture former glories and Mazzarri believes facing teams like Liverpool can only help in that quest.

“Playing an important side like Liverpool is another step for the club to grow,” he said.

“We have to hold up Napoli’s name though, but without forgetting about the league, which is our primary objective.

“But having said that, we will give our maximum because we really want to get through the group.”